Take time with decision
Regarding the Mirador-Berrambool access, I'm pleased the council will take a bit of time regarding this decision, this time. It will give the residents of The Crest, and Camilla Court the opportunity to practice some additional community spirit, and self control, like not exceeding the speed limit on Mirador Drive. Which by the way is 50kmh 24/7.
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Dennise Frey, Mirador
Trees vital for life
An editorial comment on climate change seems appropriate with this year's drought conditions. Australia is a country of drought and flooding rains no matter where you live. This year from Cape York to Tasmania fires are burning.
I am always planting trees and plants as these provide the clean air we breathe here on the South Coast. What I feel so sad about is the developers who clear every bit of ground cover (for example what's happening half way up Lot Stafford Drive Kalaru at the moment), when preparing land to sell.
The roadsides in this area, in a good year, are covered with native orchids and other wildflowers and it seems the grading of these areas are overkill, an unnecessary evil. There are still people in Australia who want to live among the wild flowers.
Does the Bega Valley Shire Council sanction this action or are the developers at fault? Was the EPA contacted before clearing began?
If you are worried about fires do not buy in a fire prone area. Plants provide the air we breathe and are known to encourage rainfall. Over-clearing affects us all.
Barbara Jones, Kalaru
Capable hands
Congratulations Mr Rankin for taking on the task. On a personal level, although only quite new to the area, I fell in love with this old building from the first time I saw it. If I ever won lotto it was a dream of mine to restore it so have been interested in who will eventually buy it. I'm interested in its history and can't wait to see it alive again in your very capable hands.
Ruth Meadows, Tura Beach
Foresight a credit
At last there is someone taking the Australasia and doing something with it. With Neil's foresight it will be a credit to Eden. Congratulations on your purchase Neil and good luck with you endeavour .
Shereen Green, Nethercote
Fantastic news
I think it is fantastic news for the town of Eden to have a local like Neil Rankin take this project on. Neil has proven he is more than capable of doing the job...and even better he wants to restore it to its former glory.
Its 20+ rooms up top would be fantastic as a guest house with brewery and café/restaurant down below. Go Eden, go Neil.
Fraser Buchanan, Merimbula
Don't discriminate
During Dementia Action Week, September 16-22, Dementia Australia is challenging all Australians to think differently by asking 'Dementia doesn't discriminate. Do you?' We are calling on our communities to consider how discrimination impacts people of all ages, living with all forms of dementia and their families and carers.
In the electorates of Eden-Monaro, Hume and Parkes there are an estimated 9312 people living with dementia this year, which is expected to increase to 19,005 by 2058.
Nobody chooses to have dementia. We can however choose how we respond to the people in our lives and in our community who are living with dementia.
We are asking readers to complete a short survey to help us to create an informed, national picture to better understand how discrimination for people living with dementia occurs, and what it would take to shift that discrimination. More at www.dementia.org.au/dementia-action-week.